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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
TRIFED to make available eco friendly Pankhas for eminent dignitaries and guests who will attend the Independence Day Celebrations at the Red Fort
Pankhas are also available for sale in TRIBES India retail outlets across the country and also on its e-commerce platform .
Key Highlights:
- TRIFED is collaborating with the Ministry of Defence once again to supply handmade pankhas to eminent dignitaries and guests who participate in the Independence Day celebrations.
- These pankhas are eco-friendly and have been made out of natural, organic materials.
- The Tribes India pankhas are also available for sale in TRIBES India retail outlets across the country and also on its e-commerce platform .
TRIFED –TRIBES INDIA Celebrating 75 years of freedom
August is a special month, more so this year, as India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of Independence.
Atmanirbhar Bharat is a mission that TRIFED continues to strive towards as a part of its continued endeavor to support and sustain tribal incomes and livelihoods. In a small contribution to recognize the craftsmanship of the tribal artisans and provide a fillip to their livelihoods, TRIFED is collaborating with the Ministry of Defence once again to make available handmade pankhas for eminent dignitaries and guests who will attend the Independence Day function of the Prime Minister at Red Fort, Delhi. This is the fourth year of this collaboration.
Sourced from artisans across the country from states such as Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Gujarat and Jharkhand, these pankhas are eco-friendly and have been made out of natural, organic materials. As a memorabilia, these pankhas help revive memories of the past when these were an integral part of Indian households and offered comfort in the scorching heat.
The Tribes India pankhas are also available for sale in TRIBES India retail outlets across the country and also on its e-commerce platform .
In its mission to empower the tribal people, by promoting the economic welfare of their communities across India , TRIFED, as the national nodal agency for tribal welfare, started the procurement and marketing of tribal art and craft items through its network of retail outlets called Tribes India. From a single flagship store at 9 Mahadev Road, New Delhi in 1999, there are now 141 retail outlets across India.
The collaboration is yet another effort in TRIFED’s cap as it continues working towards tribal upliftment. All are invited to take a look at the available pankhas and it is sure to bring back memories of childhood when these pankhas were a permanent fixture in every household.
Team TRIFED wishes everyone on India’s 75th Independence Day!
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways accords permission to Zonal Railways to decide on reopening of retiring rooms at Stations.
They should keep in view local condition including Covid related protocols
These convenience were discontinued post announcement of lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID 19
Ministry of Railways has accorded permission to Zonal Railways to decide on reopening of retiring rooms at Stations keeping in view local condition including Covid related protocols issued by Government. Railway Board has already permitted for restarting operation of Retiring Rooms, Rail Yatri Niwas and Hotels which are managed by IRCTC .
At present, various special express/passenger trains services have been introduced in phased manner as per the requirement. Considering the convenience of passengers, Railways has decided to allow operation of retiring room at stations subject to fulfilment of protocols issued by the Government. These convenience were discontinued post announcement of lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID 19.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
With a strong presence at the Berlin Film Festival, Indian Cinema explores greater world cooperation
Festival to screen three Indian Films, including the Marathi film ‘Sthalpuran’
With the first of the three major European Film Festivals kicking off at Berlin – the other two being Cannes and Venice - the Indian delegation is holding wide ranging discussions on forging ties for co-production of films and developing partnerships.
The presence of Indian Cinema is being marked by the screening of three films : Prateek Vats’ Eeb Allay Ooo!, Pushpendra Singh’s Laila Aur Saat Geet and Akshay Indikar’s Sthalpuran — Chronicle of Space.
Akshay Indikar’s Marathi film ‘Sthalapuran’ tells the story of 8 year old Dighu, who longs for his missing father and struggles to adjust to life in his grandparents’ village in Konkan. The film has been hailed as a tender tail of coping with change and loss.
India Networking Reception
On the opening day of the Berlin International Film Festival, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry  hosted India Networking Reception. The occasion saw a gathering of Prominent Film Festival Heads, International Film Associations, Film Agencies and Renowned Production Houses interested in fostering collaborations with India.
The Indian delegation has already met with a number of representatives from the Global Film industry who have expressed their interest in working with India and keenness to participate in the International Film Festival of India.
The delegation held meetings with the Artistic Director of the Israeli Pavilion Lior Sasson and discussed scope of working together to showcase India as a focus country at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel and their participation at IFFI 2020.
They also interacted with CEO of National Film & Video Foundation of South Africa  to explore collaborations in the fields of animation, gaming, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality sectors.
The delegation will also meet with officials from Raindance Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, among others.
India Pavilion
Earlier, the India Pavilion at the Berlinale was inaugurated by the External Affairs Minister Dr.S Jaishankar. The Minister also unveiled the Poster of the 51st IFFI to be held in Goa in November.
With a strong presence at Berlin, India is seeking to promote the ease of shooting films in India through Film Facilitation Office  that facilitates Single Window Clearance for filmmakers and provides the platform for ‘Cinematic Tourism’ in India. The Audio-Visual Services sector has been recognized as one of the Champion Services Sectors by the Government of India with an aim to promote India as a leading destination source for Media and Entertainment.
MD/DR
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 398
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 174.59 Crore
More than 33 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 174.59 Crore  today. More than 33 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.84 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10400300
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|
2nd Dose
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9946429
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|
Precaution Dose
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3996104
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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|
18406990
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|
2nd Dose
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|
17404685
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|
Precaution Dose
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5684133
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Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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53157518
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
19541223
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Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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549678557
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2nd Dose
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|
432633596
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
201924653
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|
2nd Dose
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|
177652759
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
126112489
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|
2nd Dose
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|
110678547
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Precaution Dose
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8746850
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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959680507
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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767857239
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Precaution Dose
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18427087
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Total
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1745964833
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 17th February, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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125
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2nd Dose
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2630
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Precaution Dose
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21834
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
229
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2nd Dose
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5008
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Precaution Dose
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37044
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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213516
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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|
963938
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
266120
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|
2nd Dose
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1221180
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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43422
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2nd Dose
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256635
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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34256
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2nd Dose
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160333
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Precaution Dose
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136543
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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557668
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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2609724
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Precaution Dose
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195421
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Total
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3362813
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Smt. Justice Sabina, senior-most Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 21.01.2023 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed, Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
ANGANWADI SERVICES
Under Anganwadi Services a package of six services, namely,  Supplementary Nutrition;  Pre-school Non-formal Education;  Nutrition & Health Education;  Immunization;  Health Check-up; and  Referral Services has been provided to all eligible beneficiaries, namely, children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers through the platform of Anganwadi Centres across the country. Three of the services viz. Immunization, Health Check-up and Referral Services are related to health and are provided through NRHM & Public Health Infrastructure.
Details of the number of beneficiaries covered under the Scheme during last three years and current year are given below:
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Financial Year
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Children

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Pregnant Women & Lactating mothers
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TOTAL
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2018-19
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70374122
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17186549
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87560671
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2019-20
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68630173
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16874975
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85505148
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2020-21
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67509696
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15673127
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83182823
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2021-22|
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73691025
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16925928
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90616953

As per the recent report of NFHS-5 , the nutrition indicators for children under 5 years have improved as compared with NFHS-4 . Stunting, Wasting and Underweight has reduced from 38.4% to 35.5%, 21.0% to 19.3% and 35.8% to 32.1% respectively.
For the development of infrastructure at Anganwadi Centres, several measures have been taken for improving facilities at Anganwadi Centres :
 Revised joint guidelines were issued by Ministries of Women & Child Development, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for construction of 4 lakh AWC buildings across the country under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  in convergence with Anganwadi Services .
 Under Swachhta Action Plan, Rs.10,000/-per AWC is provided for drinking water facilities and Rs.12,000/-per AWC for toilet facilities.
 Grants are sanctioned for purchase of water filter, furniture, equipment, etc.
 Anganwadi Workers  have been provided with Smart Phones for efficient service delivery.
 Streamlined guidelines were issued on 13.01.2021, covering several aspects such as quality assurance, roles and responsibilities of duty holders, procedure for procurement, integrating AYUSH concepts and Data management and Monitoring through ‘Poshan Tracker’ for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of Supplementary Nutrition.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
29.24 LMT of Wheat procured during Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22, benefitting 3,30,046 farmers
In KMS 2020-21 and RMS 2021-22, total 702.05 LMTs of paddy procured on MSP so far, benefitting 105.05 Lakh farmers
Government procured 5,29,848.45MT of Pulses and Oilseeds benefitting 3,38,097 farmers under Kharif 2020-21 & Rabi 2021
Procurement of Wheat has recently commenced in Rabi Marketing Season RMS2021-22 in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttrakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi and Gujarat, at MSP, as was done in previous seasons, and till now  a quantity of 29.24 LMT of Wheat has been procured benefitting 3,30,046 farmers with MSP value of Rs. 5774.20 Crore.
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Paddy procurement in the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States with purchase of over 702.05 LMTs of paddy  upto11.04.2021against the last year corresponding purchase of 623.47 LMT. About 105.05 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 1,32,548.26 Crore.
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Further,based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 107.08 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 & Rabi Marketing Season 2021 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . The sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 11.04.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 5,29,848.45 MT of Moong, Urad, Tur, Gram, Masoor, Groundnut Pods, Mustard Seed and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs. 2,790.72 Crores benefitting 3,38,097 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana and Rajasthan under Kharif 2020-21 & Rabi 2021.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 11.04.2021. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals of Pulses and Oilseeds.
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Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 11.04.2021 a quantity of 91,89,378 cotton bales valuing Rs.26,719.51Crore has been procured benefitting 18,86,498farmers.
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President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, MAGH BIHU AND PONGAL
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has greeted her fellow citizens on the eve of Lohri  Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal .
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of the festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, I convey my greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen living in India and abroad.
These festivals are symbols of India’s unity in diversity and are the carriers of our culture. They are celebrated in various forms in different regions but their aim is to strengthen the spirit of social harmony and brotherhood. We also express our gratitude to nature by celebrating these festivals.
I wish all these festivals bind different communities of India in the bonds of love, harmony and affection and bring happiness and prosperity to all”.
Ministry of Education
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understandingbetween India and Afghanistan in the field of human resource development
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval for signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Afghanistan on cooperation in the field of Human Resource Development.
The MoU would facilitate students and faculty of Educational Institutions in Afghanistan to register and use the SWAYAM Courses. Also, it would facilitate them to upload on SWAYAM, the courses developed in Afghanistan. The required training to students and faculty from Afghanistan would be imparted by MHRD, Government of India.
Through this MoU, Government of India would provide access and share the technology of other major ICT Initiatives in Education such as National Digital Library of India , Virtual Labs, Spoken Tutorials. It is also proposed to establish Joint Master Degree Programmes between Indian and Afghanistan Universities / Institutions. MHRD would assist the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan in the areas of Curriculum Development and Capacity Development of Teaching Staff.
Through this MoU, both the countries agree to sign an agreement on mutual recognition of academic qualifications. This is expected to promote student mobility under Study in India program, by attracting more foreign students to come and study in Afghan Institutions.
This MoU would be a significant mile-stone in the collaboration between two countries in education sector.
Background:
India and Afghanistan have strong diplomatic relations in various areas including education. To strengthen this further, both the countries have decided to cooperate in the field of Human Resource Development by signing a Memorandum of Understanding .
Ministry of Human Resource Development , Government of India has taken up number of technology enabled learning initiatives under National Mission on Education through ICT . SWAYAM, India's own MOOCs  platform is one such major initiative, which offers various online courses prepared by the best faculty from across the country. Till date, more than 35 Lakhs students have enrolled in about 2000 courses that have been offered through SWAYAM. This includes courses from Class 9th to Post-Graduation and also for lifelong learning. The students can avail credit transfer upto 20 % for the courses done through SWAYAM. Also, this platform is being used to provide Annual Refresher courses for higher education faculty.
Prime Minister's Office
PM offers prayers at Kedarnath Temple; takes an overview of progress of reconstruction projects
On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kedarnath today. He offered prayers at the historic Kedarnath Temple. He extensively walked around the entire temple complex, where significant reconstruction works are in progress. He was briefed by senior officials about the progress of the works. He interacted briefly with various people present at the temple complex.
The Kedarnath Temple complex is currently the focus of a major development and reconstruction effort, following the severe flood and landslide that affected the region in 2013.
Ministry of Textiles
Centre is committed to establish a modern, dynamic, integrated and world-class textile sector under the vision of PM: Smt. Jardosh
MoS Textiles inaugurates 68th India International Garment Fair in Greater Noida
Smt. Darshana Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles, Govt. of India inaugurated the 68th India International Garment Fair  today at India Export Mart, Greater Noida .
During her inaugural speech, the Minister said that in view of huge potential of employment generation and foreign exchange earning apparel and textile industry is on the priority and Union Government is fully committed to establish a modern, dynamic, integrated and world-class textile sector under the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. She further said that the India’s annual textile and apparel export stood at US$ 44.4 billion in FY 2022 with an increase of 41% compared to last year and India is second largest textile and clothing exporter in the world. She appealed the apparel manufactures and exporters to emphasis on innovation, quality with matching latest fashion trends and assured all sort of support from the Government for development and expansion of apparel industry.
In his welcome speech, Shri Lalit Thukral, Chairman, International Garment Fair Association  and President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster  thanked Hon’ble Minister for sparing her valuable time to inaugurate the fair which will motivate the apparel exporters. Sh. Thukral expressed sincere thanks on behalf apparel fraternity and said that much awaited Production Linked Incentive Scheme, Textile Park and other Schemes of Govt. of India, which are export friendly giving the boost to apparel manufacturing and export. He also welcomed the vision of UP Chief Minister Hon’ble Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji to make the state apparel and textile hub for which not only textile/export friendly policies /scheme have been formulated but also a conducive industrial atmosphere has also provided in the state with better law and order.
Sh. Thukral said each edition of IIGF attract export business from India to around US$ 200 million and this time we expect around US$ 350 million and this trends is expected to be continued. Sh. Thukral also informed the audience that Noida is an important apparel hub from where the current annual apparel export is around Rs. 40,000 crores which would be approximately Rs. 60,000 crores in coming years. He further welcomed and thanked to all participants, visiting overseas buyers, sourcing consultants of the fair and media person.
The 68th IIGF is being organized by International Garment Fair Association wherein around 250 exhibitors are showcasing their products for Autumn/winter 2023-24 season and more than 1000 buyers from all over the world and around 800 sourcing consultants is expected to visit the fair which will be for three days from 7 to 9 February’2023.
AYUSH
Standards for Traditional Medicines
Ministry of Ayush is taking up the task to harmonize all the monographs published/being published through Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India , Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India , Unani Pharmacopoeia of India , Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India  and Indian Pharmacopoeia  for promotion and facilitation of One Herb, One Standard. In this regard, Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy  under Ministry of Ayush and Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission  under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have signed a MoU on 30thAugust 2022 for promotion and facilitation of “One Herb-One Standard”.
The standards and analytical methods which are prescribed in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India , Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India , Unani Pharmacopoeia of India  and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India  are mandatory regulatory standards and have been identified as to align with the recommendations of WHO/other major National  and International pharmacopoeias prevalent worldwide. Further, Indian Pharmacopoeia  has herbal drug monographs for promoting phytopharmaceuticals having DNA and High-performance thin-layer chromatography  finger printing profile for identification and High-performance liquid chromatography  for assay techniques which has been included in the latest volumes of API also.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Loksabha today.